Essex Children and Families Hub Support Overview
Request for Support outcomes in Essex show an increase in Early Help Triage Steps, with averages rising per working day and month compared to the previous year. The hub structure emphasizes relationship-based support for families, with a structured team hierarchy. Making a request for support involv
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Managing Acute Changes in Developmental Disabilities Settings
Recognizing acute changes of condition in individuals with developmental disabilities is crucial to prevent complications or death. Regulatory expectations highlight the need for RN supervision and immediate response to any changes in medical orders or health status. Telephone triage, guided by clin
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Understanding Sickle Cell Disease Pain Management
Sickle cell disease (SCD) patients often experience vaso-occlusive crises (VOC) causing acute pain, a hallmark symptom of the disease. Pain management is crucial in healthcare interactions for these patients, with chronic pain also being a significant concern due to organ/tissue damage. Research sho
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MCAS Civics Field Test Overview for Spring 2024 Session
This informational session covers the upcoming MCAS Civics Field Test for Spring 2024, including test design, logistics, and agenda. Presenters share insights on the purpose of the field test, assessment content, and evaluation criteria. The session also details the timeline, test administration inf
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Fair Lawn Jr. Track & Field - Spring 2023 Program Information
Welcome to Fair Lawn Jr. Track & Field - a program focused on nurturing running, race-walking, jumping, and throwing skills in a competitive yet respectful environment. The program is held at the Fair Lawn High School track (Sasso Field) and follows a structured practice schedule. Participants are g
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Evaluating Dynamic Changes in HIV Risk Profile for Treatment Interruptions
Understanding the dynamic nature of risk profiles in HIV treatment interruptions is crucial for effective care. Researchers have developed machine learning models and threshold approaches to predict and triage patient risks, highlighting the importance of continuous risk assessment in the care journ
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Effective Workflow for Vulnerability Research in Production Environments
Professional vulnerability research involves finding bugs efficiently through fuzzing techniques. The main goal is to develop a comprehensive workflow and toolset for effective bug discovery and triaging. Ancillary goals focus on determining exploitability, optimizing human and CPU efficiency, and e
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Grade 8 Civics Field Test Administration Overview
The Grade 8 Civics Field Test Administration session conducted by The Office of Student Assessment Services covers various aspects related to the administration of the test, including presenters, logistics, slides, and resources. The agenda includes an overview of the civics field test, SR/PNP detai
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Guidelines for Setting up Isolation Facility/Ward for Covid-19 Management
Quarantine and isolation measures are crucial for breaking the chain of transmission in the community. Isolation involves separating individuals who are ill or suspected of having COVID-19, while quarantine is for those exposed and potentially at risk. Specific protocols and facilities are necessary
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Spatial Distortion Correction in EPI Sequences: Field Mapping Examples
Spatial distortion artifacts in EPI sequences (BOLD or DWI) due to slow sampling rates in the phase encoding direction can be corrected using B0/spatial field mapping techniques. This correction requires obtaining field maps under the same B0 shimming conditions and with identical FoV and adjustment
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Case-Based Triage Scenarios: Making Critical Decisions in Emergency Situations
Case-Based Triage Scenarios provide educational training tools for applying the National Guideline for Field Triage of Injured Patients. Each scenario presents a unique patient case for assessment and triage decision-making, emphasizing the importance of local trauma system resources and structure.
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Case-Based Triage Scenarios for New EMS Clinicians
These case-based scenarios offer an educational tool for new EMS clinicians to apply the National Guideline for Field Triage of Injured Patients. Developed with hypothetical system resources from diverse community settings, these scenarios prompt users to assess and make triage decisions based on va
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Crash Scene Management and Casualty Evacuation Training
Learn about the importance of managing crash scenes and evacuating casualties effectively. Understand rescue procedures, principles of extrication, triage, first aid, and casualty handling to improve response during road traffic incidents. Gain insights into the impact of road accidents, the signifi
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Insights into COVID-19 Management in Pregnancy
This content presents a detailed case study of a 33-year-old pregnant woman with suspected COVID-19, covering her symptoms, diagnostic tests, admission criteria, treatment considerations, and post-recovery follow-up. It also discusses triage assessment, investigations, and admission protocols for pr
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Developing Cardiovascular Screening Measures for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Project
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of maternal mortality in the US, with disparities in morbidity. Standardizing evaluation and triage is crucial. Preventability studies show a high potential for identifying at-risk cases. The CVD Toolkit aims to enhance awareness and readiness among he
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National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway: Referral to Treatment Update 2020 Version 3.0
This optimal pathway aims to improve outcomes in lung cancer by reducing delays in diagnosis, staging, and treatment, while meeting waiting time targets. It emphasizes remote triage, test bundles, and efficient clinic use. The pathway includes maximum waiting times, timely treatment pathways, and gu
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Case-Based Triage Scenarios
Explore case-based triage scenarios designed for EMS training, highlighting the application of the National Guideline for Field Triage of Injured Patients. These scenarios help in making timely triage decisions by considering individual circumstances. Learn about patient destinations, hospital bypas
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Case-Based Triage Scenarios for New EMS Clinicians
These case-based scenarios are designed to train new EMS clinicians on applying the National Guideline for Field Triage of Injured Patients. Each scenario presents a patient for assessment and triage decision-making, considering varying EMS and trauma system resources. The goal is to enhance decisio
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Hospital Patient Triage Exercise Program
This hospital patient triage exercise program, developed by the Missouri Hospital Association, aims to train hospital triage staff in disaster patient triage using the START system. The program focuses on surge capacity, triage tools, response components, and care continuum from conventional to cris
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Healthcare Services for Homeless Population in El Paso, TX
Offering healthcare services for the homeless population in El Paso, TX, including COVID-19 screening and management of various health conditions. Clients can connect for screening over the phone, with limited testing available. Contact information for staff members provided for registration and ass
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Insights into Triage in Healthcare
Triage is a systematic and standardized approach to assessing patients' needs, sickness levels, and priorities. It involves critical steps such as screening for infectious diseases, interviewing the patient, making objective assessments, and decision-making. It is crucial in prioritizing patient car
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Tactical Combat Casualty Care for Medical Personnel - Introduction to Tactical Field Care
Tactical Combat Casualty Care for Medical Personnel provides guidelines for Tactical Field Care, emphasizing the importance of perimeter security, recognizing altered mental status, and disarming casualties. It covers prioritization of treating life-threatening conditions, triage considerations, and
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Understanding Electric Field Lines and Charges
Electric field lines provide a visual representation of the electric field around charges. They show the direction of the electric field and help understand the intensity of the field at different points. Field lines never cross each other and the tangent at any point on a line gives the field direc
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Management of Low Birth Weight Neonate: Baby Jonah Case Study Emergency Measures
Baby Jonah, born at 30 weeks gestation with low birth weight, exhibits emergency signs such as slow respiration and apnoea. The case highlights the importance of triage, emergency treatment, history and examination, laboratory investigations, diagnosis, treatment, supportive care, monitoring, discha
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Understanding Nurse Triage: Common Misconceptions and Legal Issues
Explore the world of nurse triage with insights on misconceptions, legal considerations, and the crucial role of teletriage nurses. Learn about risk mitigation, the nurse's scope of practice, and the importance of communication in teletriage encounters.
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ART Access System Overview in Health Ministry
The ART Access System, implemented by the Ministry of Health, is an electronic tool for client and stock management using the CRPDDP approach. It integrates with EMR systems and involves various stakeholders like health facility staff, pharmacy staff, ART clinicians, and more. Accessible through a w
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Pediatric Emergency Management Guidelines
A case study of an 11-month-old boy presenting with cough, fever, and respiratory distress, highlighting the stages in the management of a sick child including triage, emergency treatment, history/examination, laboratory investigations, diagnosis, treatment, and more. It emphasizes the importance of
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National Guideline for Field Triage of Injured Patients Update
The National Guideline for Field Triage of Injured Patients has been updated to incorporate new research and evidence since 2011. This updated guideline aims to reduce time and variation in making destination decisions, with a focus on minimizing under- and over-triage. The process included EMS inpu
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Securing IT Infrastructure at Exeter University
Exeter IT Secure by Design is a comprehensive approach to IT security at the University, focusing on developing robust security measures, integrating security into services by design, ensuring compliance, and managing risks effectively. The secure-by-design process helps in identifying security obje
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Enhancing Multidisciplinary Team Meetings for Cancer Patient Management
Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings are vital in cancer patient management, but challenges like increased patient volume and complexity require adaptation. Time pressures, the need for quality decision-making, and strategies like triage cases, standardized treatment pathways, and improving patholo
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Psychosexual Service Overview in Sheffield
The Relationship & Sexual Service in Sheffield provides psychosexual interventions for individuals facing sexual difficulties. The service, led by Jeanette Caw and Al Constant, offers support for various sexual dysfunctions and relationship issues. Updated referral criteria, service eligibility, and
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ECHo Pathway: Support and Intervention Framework for Family Services
The ECHo Pathway outlines a structured approach for providing intensive and responsive support to families in need. It involves various stages such as intake, developing support plans, weekly triage meetings, joint visits with workers and social workers, family therapist input, MDT collaboration, an
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Overview of Trauma Management in the Emergency Department
This summary file covers the key aspects of trauma management, including epidemiology of trauma, mechanisms of injury (penetrating and blunt), triage and severity scoring, primary survey with ABCDE approach, emergency department management per ATLS protocol, and adjuncts to primary survey. It emphas
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Prostate Rapid Diagnostic Service Transformation Overview
The document outlines the transformation of the Prostate Rapid Diagnostic Service (RDS), detailing plans, due diligence requirements, implementation timelines, and good practices such as virtual telephone triage systems and use of MRI before biopsies. It emphasizes the implementation of Rapid Diagno
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Musculoskeletal Transformation Programme Overview
Stacey Keegan, CEO, outlines the importance of the Musculoskeletal Transformation Programme in Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin. Despite challenges, the goal is to enhance patient experience by implementing new referral processes, triage teams, and therapies. The programme aims to streamline services
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Improving Patient Access to Clinical Care in NYC Correctional Health Services
NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services (CHS) has implemented initiatives for patient access to clinical care. CHS offers both CHS-Initiated and Patient-Initiated access to medical appointments. The Patient-Initiated Health Triage Line (HTL) allows direct communication with nurses for no
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Impact of Extending Acute Stroke Triage Criteria to 24 Hours
Landmark trials have extended the therapeutic time window for mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke patients. This study evaluates the impact of implementing a protocol change to extend the time window at a comprehensive stroke center. Retrospective analysis compared stroke alerts and ke
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Improving Colorectal Cancer Referrals Using FIT Pathway
The FIT Pathway for suspected colorectal cancer aims to optimize referrals amidst reduced endoscopy availability due to the pandemic. By utilizing the Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) to triage patients, it allows for the prioritization of urgent cases, reducing the number of unnecessary colonoscopi
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Tactical Field Medical Assistant Training - Fractures Assessment and Management
Explore the Tactical Field Medical Assistant Course training modules focusing on fractures assessment and management. Learn to identify fracture warning signs, differentiate between closed and open fractures, and demonstrate proper splint application. Gain knowledge on caring for fractures in tactic
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Improving Emergency Department Patient Care with Care at Arrival Model
Emergency Medicine Administrator Travis W. Schmitz introduces the innovative Care at Arrival approach to enhance patient care in the emergency department. The model focuses on providing immediate treatment upon patient arrival to reduce wait times, increase patient satisfaction, and improve operatio
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